About this opportunity
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health lists this Radiation Therapist opportunity in saint petersburg, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
Title : Radiation Therapist II
Department : Oncology Radiation
Site : Bayfront Hospital
Location : St. Petersburg, FL
Position Type : Pool / PRN
Shift : First / Day
Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments.
Benefits
Education & Career Growth Assistance
Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources
Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match
Excellent Company Culture and Work-Life Balance
Family & Pet Support
Essential Functions
Implements the patient’s planned course of treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologists.
Explicitly follows the predetermined treatment parameters as set forth during patient simulation and treatment planning.
Demonstrates the ability to interact with all areas in Radiation Oncology in scheduling, planning, evaluation and implementing all aspects of the patient’s planned course of treatment.
Interacts with all departments within, and from outside to coordinate a multidisciplinary continuity of care.
Precepts new employees in the department, including training staff on computer systems such as record and verify, policies and procedures, departmental flow, radiation therapy technology, and other related functions.
Participates in weekend call rotation as needed.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
Reinforces patient education concerning diet and side effects management.
Actively consults the appropriate department when dealing with patient concerns outside therapist’s area of expertise.
Provides all necessary daily patient related activities as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
Assists in the maintenance of all equipment by promptly reporting malfunctions and unsafe conditions to the Chief Radiation therapist.
Documents all patient data related to treatments given, patient’s well-being, charges billed and procedures scheduled to facilitate a continuum of care.
Demonstrates an understanding of all governmental statutes and regulations regarding the application of ionizing radiation on both the state and federal levels.
Responsible for obtaining all continuing education requirements as set forth by the professional and state licensure organizations regulating the profession.
Demonstrates aptitude in all areas of radiation therapy including, but not limited to, teletherapy, brachytherapy (HDR & LDR), radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy and, to a lesser extent, physics, dosimetry and nursing.
Participates in weekend and holiday call schedules and morning warm-up rotations.
Flexibility in hours worked to accommodate patient and departmental needs is essential.
The therapist is expected to participate in community service and center wide educational events.
Education/Training
Graduate from an accredited school of Radiation Therapy.
Licensure/Certification
ARRT registered.
Maintains current licensure by the State of Florida.
Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.
Experience
One (1) year experience in Radiation Therapy.
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Worksite address
saint petersburg, FL, 33739, US
Who can apply
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